Abiy Ahmed Ali Leads Green Legacy Initiative in Sidama Region Ahead of Ethiopia’s National Planting Day

Hawassa, Ethiopia — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali visited the Sidama Region on August 20, 2024, to assess the progress of the “Bounty of the Basket” initiative in Hawassa. The program, designed to enhance agricultural productivity and food security, is part of the Ethiopian government’s broader efforts to improve livelihoods across the country.

During his visit, Prime Minister Abiy also participated in a tree-planting ceremony as part of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy initiative. Launched in 2019, this initiative aims to combat deforestation and climate change by encouraging the planting of billions of trees nationwide. The Green Legacy project has become a cornerstone of Ethiopia’s environmental conservation strategy, with widespread participation from communities across the country.

In a message shared on his official social media accounts, Prime Minister Abiy expressed gratitude to the people of the Sidama Region for their ongoing support and warm welcome. He highlighted the importance of both the Bounty of the Basket and the Green Legacy initiatives in promoting sustainable development and environmental stewardship in Ethiopia.

Gratitude to the Sidama Region for your continued warm welcome. Today, we reviewed the productivity of the Bounty of the Basket initiative in Hawassa and took part in planting our #GreenLegacy ahead of the upcoming National Planting Day. pic.twitter.com/BIm689Heo4

— Abiy Ahmed Ali (@AbiyAhmedAli) August 20, 2024

The Bounty of the Basket initiative plays a crucial role in Ethiopia’s agricultural strategy, focusing on improving farming practices, providing access to quality seeds, and implementing sustainable land management techniques. The program’s success in regions like Sidama is seen as key to enhancing local economies and achieving food self-sufficiency for the nation.

The Green Legacy initiative has gained international recognition as one of the largest afforestation efforts in the world. Since its inception, more than 25 billion trees have been planted across Ethiopia. The upcoming National Planting Day, scheduled for later this month, will further this effort, with communities, government officials, and international partners joining forces to plant millions more trees.

As Ethiopia continues to address the challenges of climate change and food security, the Bounty of the Basket and Green Legacy initiatives are expected to play a vital role in securing a sustainable and prosperous future for the country.

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